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Barcelona is one of the most powerful industrial hubs in Europe.
Industrial-based economy
- The industry represents 19,8% of Catalonia's GDP.
- 629.876 companies in Catalonia as of 2020.
- 35.339 industrial companies, accounting for 18.1% of the total in Spain.
Highly diversified industry
The main branches of the Catalan industry are:
- Chemicals and plastics, accounting for 16,9% of the industrial GVA (Gross Value Added).
- Food and beverages, with production centers of major global food companies.
- Automotive sector: 17% of vehicles in Spain are produced in Catalonia.
Birthplace of top companies in the world
- Within Spain, Catalonia has the highest number of companies with registered offices (18,5%).
- Catalonia is the birthplace of many multinational companies that have grown to become globally competitive, such as Grífols, Wallbox, Mango, Ferrer, Desigual, among many others.
Manufacturing and industry-related services account for 50% of GDP.
Catalonia is the 6th European region in terms of the number of people employed in the manufacturing industry.
The health, wellness and life sciences industry is experiencing exponential growth in Barcelona-Catalonia. 40% of the world's leading life sciences companies are present in Catalonia, such as Teladoc Health, AstraZeneca Farmacèutica Spain SA, Sanofi Aventis SA, Novartis Farmacèutica SAU or Roche Farma SAU.